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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.89, 709.19 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.89, 709.19 and 292.82 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.89 : 709.19 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.89/709.19 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.89x = 709.19 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.89x = 207,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,660.01/513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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